When I left Paris, I kissed my hubby good-by and watched him leave for home. I was headed for London to meet up with my "other" blog partner, Kristine Hughes. Before the tour group gathered, Kristine and I had a few days of free time in London and we packed the days with activity. On Sunday, the low tide tempted us to try a bit of mudlarking on the Thames bank.
It was amusing and we found lots of stuff, aka treasures.
Later, as we trekked about, we found the Duke of Wellington EVERYWHERE! We visited the church of St. James's Piccadilly, and got a good look at the Grinling Gibbons carvings.
Above, the British Museum (2010 pic), where I had some research to do in the Print Room. That accomplished, we returned to St James's.
Walking Jermyn Street, St. James's: Floris Perfumers, cheeses at Paxton & Whitfield
Some neighborhood St. James's pubs: Chequers, Three Crowns; The Red Lion
St. James's, among other things, is Clubland. Top, L to R, Brooks's, White's, Boodle's, all in St. James's Street. Bottom: Army and Navy Club, St. James's Square; Atheneum, Pall Mall; East India Club, St. James's Square.
St. James's is also known for its exclusive shopping and fine restaurants.
Berry Bros.& Rudd Wine Merchants, Fortnum & Mason; Truefitt & Hill; Hatchards Book Shop, Lock & Co Hatters, O'Shea Gallery
More St James next time!!
More St James next time!!
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